Trumpet For Dummies

Learn to:

Choose the best trumpet and mouthpiece for you
Perform a variety of musical styles
Clean and care for your trumpet

The fun and easy way to learn trumpet!

Discover how to blow your own horn with this friendly, easy- to-follow guide. From proper posture and playing your first note to making music in a variety of styles, including classical and jazz, this book gives you all the techniques you need.

Get to know the essentials — learn to read music notation, and investigate the foundations to successful trumpet playing, including good posture and relaxed breathing
Stay in practice — establish a rewarding practice routine with a helpful warm-up and fun and challenging exercises that will keep you improving
Polish your skills and sound — develop a full range of notes, from the lowest lows to the highest highs, and fine-tune your sound with articulation and vibrato
Build a repertoire — play a wide range of well-known songs, from lovely lyrical etudes to rousing marches to swinging jazz tunes
Care for your instrument — get to know how to maintain your trumpet, and equip yourself with all the gear you need, including mutes, stands, and cases

Open the book and find:

Tips on buying a new or used trumpet
The right way to form a trumpet embouchure
How to improve your breathing and endurance
Duets to enjoy with another player (or with the CD)
Ornamentation and special effects to liven up your playing
How to get involved with community bands and orchestras
When and how to find a trumpet teacher
Ten bad habits to avoid